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Global COVID cases will increase in coming months, but at a slower pace -report
The increase in cases is not expected to cause a surge in deaths,...
Rising air pollution can affect unborn babies, pregnant women need to take care: Experts
Air pollution can affect the health of the pregnant woman and the...
Uber expands “green trip” option to over 1,400 cities in North America
The company also said drivers can now rent a zero-emission vehicle through rental car service provider Avis. This option is currently only available at Los Angeles, although Uber plans on expanding it nationwide in 2021, it said.
Covid-19 vaccine race: Main candidates and where they stand
According to virologist Upasana Ray from the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine is less restricted in terms of cold storage as it can be stored, transported and handled at normal refrigerator temperatures (2-8 degrees Celsius) for at least six months.
Don’t expect a conclusion from WHO’s China visit, says expert
China has been accused by some of a cover-up that delayed its initial response, allowing the virus to spread since it first emerged in the central city of Wuhan late in 2019.
Intel unveils on-device face recognition tech for ATMs, kiosks
Using only a glance, users are able to quickly unlock what’s important to them.Intel said on Wednesday that its ‘RealSense ID’ technology combines active depth with a specialided neural network, a dedicated system-on-chip and embedded secure element to encrypt and process user data quickly and safely.
Global used smartphone market to reach $65 bn in 2024: IDC
“In contrast to the recent declines in the new smartphone market, as well as the forecast for minimal growth in new shipments over the next few years, the used market for smartphones shows no signs of slowing down across all parts of the globe,” said Anthony Scarsella, research manager with IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.
“Refurbished and used devices continue to provide cost-effective alternatives to both consumers and businesses that are looking to save money when purchasing a smartphone,” Scarsella added.
Apple will take almost 5 years to be ready with its self-driving electric car
An Apple car would rival electric vehicles from Tesla and offerings from companies such as upstart Lucid Motors and established manufacturers like Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz and General Motors Co.’s Chevrolet. A key differentiator would be Apple’s ability to integrate its self-driving system, a pricey initiative that has spurred the company to develop its own software, sensor hardware and chip technologies.
The goal is to let a user to input their destination and be driven there with little or no other engagement, according to the people familiar with the project.
Sexual dysfunction hits some women harder than others as they age: Study
Of importance to helping maintain a woman’s sexual function were positive sexual experiences, attitudes about sex, body image, and relationship intimacy.
Smoking is associated with increased risk of COVID-19 symptoms: Study
The researchers recommended that a smoking cessation strategy be included as an element to address COVID-19, as smoking increased both the likelihood of symptomatic disease and disease severity. Reduction in smoking rates could also reduce the health system burden from other smoking-related conditions that require hospitalisation.
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines may vanquish Covid today, cancer tomorrow
The better way to fight cancer, Sahin and Tureci realized, is to treat each tumor as genetically unique and to train the immune systems of individual patients against that specific enemy. A perfect job for mRNA. You find the antigen, get its fingerprint, reverse-engineer the cellular instructions to target the culprit and let the body do the rest.
The better way to fight cancer, Sahin and Tureci realized, is to treat each tumor as genetically unique and to train the immune systems of individual patients against that specific enemy. A perfect job for mRNA. You find the antigen, get its fingerprint, reverse-engineer the cellular instructions to target the culprit and let the body do the rest.
Today’s weapons against cancer will one day seem as primitive an idea as flint axes in a surgery room. To kill a malignant tumor, you generally zap it with radiation or chemicals, damaging lots of other tissue in the process.
Denmark developing digital Covid-19 “vaccine passport”
“It is expected that there may be requirements from other countries to present vaccine documentation upon entry. A Danish vaccine passport can be used here,” the Health Ministry said in an emailed statement on Friday.